The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Some Of These Days

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Some Of These Days" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Friday, March 15, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Cleo's Boogie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cleo's Boogie" by Cleo Brown.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Streamline Strut

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Streamline Strut" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Playlist For March 13, 2024

The playlist for the March 13, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                         

Sunrise Serenade: Mister Meadowlark

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Mister Meadowlark" by Bing Crosby and Johnny Mercer.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Time Changes Everything

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Time Changes Everything" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

Monday, March 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Friendship

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Friendship" by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra with vocals by Harry Babbitt, Ginny Simms, Jack Martin and Ish Kabibble.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Playlist for March 6, 2024

The playlist for the March 6, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                        

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Can Anyone Explain?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Can Anyone Explain?" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Playlist For February 28, 2024

The playlist for the February 28, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.